Bugs, Biosecurity & Best Practice
Sharing plants is one of gardening’s great joys—and keeping them healthy matters. Join us to learn why plant health and biosecurity are important when buying, selling, or swapping plants, and how a few simple checks can make a big difference. Register here.
| Event Start Date | Wednesday, 4 February 2026 1.00pm |
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| Event End Date | Wednesday, 4 February 2026 2.30pm |
| Event Location |
Online via Zoom Virtual |
| Event Contact | Plant Heritage Conservation Team |
| Contact | collections@plantheritage.org.uk |
Dr Hayley Jones, Principal Entomologist at the the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) will provide a practical look at the most common entomology enquiries to the RHS Gardening Advice Service, plus highlights on how to recognise and act on the more novel threats of tobacco whitefly and flatworms.
Catherine Sobolewska, from the Animal and Plant Health Agency will explore how simple biosecurity planning can help when preparing plants for plant fairs and plant exchanges, reducing the risk of spreading pests and diseases.